Last Sunday, Reagan Zibilski wrapped up the first LPGA start of her career at the tournament she grew up going to as a kid. Zibilski, a University of Arkansas grad, made the cut at the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship and then channeled that confidence into the round of her life one week later in the California desert.
Zibilski's scorching 9-under 62 in the final round of the Epson Tour Championship in Indians Wells, California, vaulted her up 27 spots in the Race for the Card standings to the coveted 10th spot. While the top 15 players earn LPGA cards for the 2027 season, those who finish in the top 10 earn the best status (i.e. more guaranteed starts).
Zibilski's career day edged out former Wake Forest standout Rachel Kuehn, who moved down from
10th to 11th.
Mirabel Ting, the 2025 Annika Award winner, finished one shot back in solo second, clinching the No. 1 spot in the card standings. While Zibilski played last week on a sponsor invite, Ting Monday-qualified for the Arkansas stop and took a share of 15th.
Amari Avery entered the week in a share of eighth and held firm at Indian Wells Golf Resort with a T-5 finish, knotted with Kaleiya Romero, who finished third in the card standings. Romero will join younger sister Kiara next year on the LPGA.
Haylee Harford Sanchez held the 15th spot coming into the last event but dropped to 16th after a disappointing 76 in the final round. Kate Smith-Stroh dropped three spots down to 17th after a T-59 at Indian Wells.
Zibilski graduated from Arkansas in May and began her professional career in June at the FireKeepers Casino Hotel Championship, where she took a share of sixth. The Springfield, Missouri, native graduated to the LPGA after only 11 starts on the qualifying tour.
Beth Ann Nichols is a Golfweek senior writer covering the LPGA and women's golf.
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